PLC Technician (First Shift)

Clarios; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

PTO and disability

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Geneva, Illinois Dry Assembly Plant. Responsibilities include maintaining battery manufacturing equipment, supporting material handling, and validating production builds. The role requires PLC experience, PFMEA proficiency, and CAD/Allen-Bradley skills.

First shift with overtime as needed. You will collaborate across facilities to implement new processes, expand oxide/plate manufacturing tech, and ensure ERP data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing electrical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of PLC experience.
• Proficiency with Auto CAD, Allen Bradley Software, Excel, Word, Power Point and other related programs.
• Proficiency in PFMEA and equipment SOW/ functional specs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and processes for battery manufacturing per standards.
• Support movement, storage, and internal distribution of batteries.
• Analyze processes with PFMEA and flow diagrams.
• Collaborate with Program Management to deliver requirements.
• Work with manufacturing facilities to implement new processes and equipment.
• Execute design validation, prototype, and production validation builds.
• Expand existing technologies to meet production needs.
• Work with ERP to verify or modify BOMs, pallet patterns, and quantities.

Skills

Engineering experience

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Auto CAD

Allen-Bradley Software

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

PFMEA

SOW/functional specs

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLC

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

What you will do:

With minimal direction, this position is responsible for Mechanical Engineering activities related to Automotive Battery manufacturing, preparation for shipment, and separation for distribution process.This will be first shift. Overtime as required.

How you will do it:

• Maintains new equipment and processes for battery manufacturing in accordance with current engineering standards and quality requirements.

• Maintains new equipment and processes for movement, storage, and internal distribution of batteries.

• Analyze processes through Process flow diagrams and PFMEA development

• Works within matrix organization to deliver requirements of Program Management system

• Collaborates with manufacturing facilities to implement new processes and equipment.

• Executes design validation builds, prototype builds, and production validation builds and testing.
• Expand on existing technologies to address immediate production needs.

• Specific technological work includes expanding and modifying Oxide production, plate manufacturing, battery assembly equipment, Battery formation systems, automatic or semi-automatic label application, robotic applications, material handling systems, and battery decoration equipment

• Works within company ERP to verify or modify specific data such as decoration bill of materials, pallet patterns and quantities.

What we look for

Required

• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Manufacturing electrical experience.

• Minimum 3 years of PLC experience.

• Proficiency with Auto CAD, Allen Bradley Software, Excel, Word, Power Point and other related programs.

• Proficiency in PFMEA and equipment SOW/ functional specs.

Preferred

• 3 years or more of experience in automotive Tier-1 is desired.

• Experience in Battery oxide manufacturing, battery plate manufacturing equipment, labeling, palletizing, material handling, and MES systems is highlydesired.

Geneva – Dry Assembly Plant

Geneva, Illinois is home to a Dry Assembly Plant that manufactures batteries used in the automotive and marine industries. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate our batteries into the final product for our customers. We have been in Geneva since 1960, and today we are one of the largest employers in town with 265 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army.

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What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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